CH domain zone / Switzerland

Overview
CH domain is the official domain Switzerland (Europe).

Switzerland is located in the central part of Europe. The country is bordered by Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy and France.

Recommendations
CH domain is recommended for websites related to Switzerland or containing relevant information, for companies and individuals located in Switzerland or emerging to local market and for everyone interested in this domain zone.

Limitations
CH domain zone has no limitation on registration and use of domain names.

ATTENTION! If CH domain zone administration becomes suspicious that registered domains violates any rights of registered trademarks, an owner of such domain should provide a signed document in writing confirming that his registered domain does not violate any third party rights and that such owner takes all responsibility on any lawsuits, which may arise out of registration of such domain name within a specified term.
If such document is not provided within a specified term, CH domain zone administration is entitled to delete such domain and to refuse its further registration. In such case, costs for registration of such domain is not returned.

Registration term
Usually, a domain becomes available for use in several minutes upon payment.
Maximal registration term for this domain zone is 1 business day.

Transfer
Domains in CH zone may be transferred for service from another registrar with domain renewal for one more year.
Prior to domain transfer request, obtain an Authorization Code from your current registrar. Usually, a domain is transferred for service to a new registrar in 5-7 days upon start of domain transfer process.

If an incorrect e-mail address is specified in WHOIS, ask your current registrar to correct your e-mail address specified in your domain details prior to your domain transfer request. In some cases, requests to confirm your intention to transfer your domain to a new registrar may be sent to your e-mail specified in WHOIS. If such e-mails are not confirmed, your domain transfer request will be declined.

Information in WHOIS
Full information of domain owners (name, full address, fax, e-mail) is displayed in WHOIS.
Currently, CH domain zone administration does not render official services to hide information on domain owners.